Our librarians recommend books created by, for, and about Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders.
April 2024
“For the Common Good” — Collective bargaining sees new life in Library exhibition
“Collective Bargaining for the Common Good” explores 22 years of labor advocacy at UVA and in the Charlottesville area, ongoing through this day. Under the guidance of instructor Piers Gelly, the exhibition is the first to be curated by first-year UVA students. Visit the exhibition in Harrison/Small through June 20, 2024.
April is Arab American Heritage Month! Enjoy these recommendations of books and films by Arab American women.
This April, the UVA Library honors National Arab American Heritage Month. Leigh Rockey, Librarian for Collections Management and Video Resources, recommends the following titles.
‘Double Happiness’: Reception celebrating a new Shannon Library art installation set for April 12
Artist Amy Chan’s vinyl scrolls were inspired by a group of undergraduate students who asked for more contemporary Asian or Asian American art in Library spaces.
Participants selected for 2024 Archives Leadership Institute at the University of Virginia
In a competitive application process, 25 archivists have been selected as participants in the 2024 Archives Leadership Institute, hosted at UVA.
Join us for the grand opening!
All are welcome to join on April 4 for a grand opening celebration of The Edgar Shannon Library! An open house will take place from noon to 4 p.m., and remarks and a reception will follow. Activities will include interactive demonstrations, special displays of Library collections, virtual reality, and more!